CPWI Hymnal ‎#102

102. 'I come,' the great Redeemer cries

1 'I come,' the great Redeemer cries,
'to do thy will, O Lord!'
at Jordan's stream, behold!
He seals the sure prophetic word.

2 'Thus it becomes to fulfill
all righteousness,' he said.
Then, faithful to the Lord's commands,
through Jordan's flood was led.

3 Hark, a glad voice! The Father speaks
from heaven's exalted height:
'This is my Son, my well-beloved
in whom I take delight.'

4 The Saviour Jesus, well-beloved!
His name we will profess,
like him desirous to fulfill
God's will in righteousness.

5 No more we'll count ourselves our own
but his in bonds of love.
Oh, may such bonds for ever draw
our souls to things above!

Text Information

• First Line: 'I come,' the great Redeemer cries
• Author: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 (alt.)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: Hymns for the Church Year: Epiphany

Tune Information

• Name: THIS ENDRIS NIGHT
• Harmonizer: Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: D Major
• Source: English Traditional